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Field Sales Support Systems Engineer Manager, F-35 - Level 5

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 731839BR Date posted: Jun. 09, 2026
Description:What You Will Be Doing:
As the COMNAVAIRLANT Fleet Readiness Representative you will impact everything from readiness to engineering for F-35 supply and technical support. This position is located in Virginia Beach, VA. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Aviation Maintenance Supply Support
• Overall, this role is the linchpin that ensures aircraft are supplied, repaired, and returned to service efficiently—directly enabling mission success and reinforcing the Navy’s operational excellence.

• Primary Mission Readiness Role: Accurately verify and reconcile NMCM/NMCS data on the Aviation Maintenance Supply Readiness Report (AMSRR) against the Lockheed Martin MICAP report, driving immediate corrective actions that keep aircraft mission capable and support NAE MCAR/FMCAR objectives.

• Expedite Critical Supply: Work directly with the Lightning Sustainment Center (LSC) to fast track Priority 1 and Priority 2 MEFL impacting parts, minimizing Non Mission Capable Supply (NMCS) time for the squadron.

• Supply Visibility & Forecasting: Provide real time insight into afloat spares package depth, stock replenishment status, and inventory effectiveness; assist with ASP/AVCAL reviews and budget/contracting recommendations.

• Customer Collaboration & Communication: Serve as the single point of contact for government maintenance and supply personnel, delivering timely status updates, part number/NSN clarifications, and after hours support.

• MICAP & MEFL Alignment: Cross verify Mission
Impaired Capability Awaiting Parts (MICAP) data with MEFL requirements, ensuring accurate reporting and rapid resolution of part shortages.

• Root Cause Analysis & Process Improvement: Identify recurring supply chain issues, recommend procedural changes, and support on site action request tracking with LSC, Navy Class Desk, and CNAL teams.

• Logistics & Cargo Management: Clear frustrated cargo, process property promptly, and maintain compliance to avoid MICAP backlogs and work stoppages.

• Transfer Location & FAD Coordination: Validate transfer locations for deployed forces and manage Force Activity Designator (FAD) assignments tied to specific aircraft tail numbers.

• Metrics & Reporting Support: Compile, analyze, and disseminate supply status metrics; contribute to daily Navy HQ reports and Navy Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) submissions.

• Leadership & Team Integration: Participate in local supply/maintenance meetings, support cross functional teams, and maintain open oral/written communication channels with all stakeholder levels.

• Readiness & Flexibility: Remain prepared for shift work, weekend coverage, and long term deployments to hazardous locations; adhere to DoD vaccination and security clearance requirements.

Who You Are:
You thrive in cross-functional environments, actively engaging with colleagues from various departments to foster collaboration and achieve shared goals. You demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges, adapting strategies as needed to overcome obstacles and maintain momentum in improvement initiatives. You work closely with various teams to gather and analyze data, fostering a culture of data-driven insights across the organization.

What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Basic Qualifications:
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

· Minimum 10 years of aircraft supply, operations and/or maintenance experience.

· Demonstrated experience working and interacting with senior management within unit supply, operations and maintenance communities.

· Practical experience with major command support of supply, operations and maintenance.

· Experience leading a readiness planning and support.

· Knowledge of pilot or maintainer systems & processes, and/or logistics support.
Desired Skills:
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

· Candidate should possess a broad military aircraft support background and advanced interpersonal and communication skills to be effective in a high tempo operational environment.

· Ability to effectively communicate with supporting companies (Pratt & Whitney, NGC, etc.) and local base authorities is critical for success.

· Prior military/civilian equivalent operational maintenance & logistics experience desirable; specifically, organizational and intermediate supply and/or maintenance experience.

· Should be considered an expert authority in
the supply, maintenance, operations, and support
disciplines.

· Familiarity with the F-35 logistics, autonomic logistics information system (ALIS), technical publications approach and supportable low observable support concept beneficial.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Logistics
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

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Benefits

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    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

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